Murray McEwen of Acton was invested as a Member into the Order of Canada by Governor General of Canada David Johnston at Rideau Hall on Wednesday.

McEwen is considered one of the trailblazers of the sweetener industry and has shown vision and leadership within the business sector and his community. He has headed several premier refineries, including Redpath Sugars, and played a major role in developing the sugar and sweetener business in North America. He has also been an active contributor to many community organizations including Breakfast for Learning, a national charity that provides children with the nutrition they need to grow and learn.